Elba, Idaho

Elba is an unincorporated community in Cassia County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.[1]

History

Elba was originally called Beecherville, and under the latter name the first permanent settlement was made in 1873.[2] A post office named Elba was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1996.[3] The present name is a transfer from the island of Elba, in Italy.[2]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elba, Idaho
  2. 1 2 The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 123.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Retrieved 19 January 2018.

Coordinates: 42°14′54″N 113°33′41″W / 42.24833°N 113.56139°W / 42.24833; -113.56139

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